Sr Project Manager

Company Description

EVERSANA INTOUCH® is a global, full-service marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry, and is the first – and only – agency network to be part of a fully integrated commercialization platform through EVERSANA®. We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients.

We get fired up when people talk about getting—and staying—healthy. That’s where we find our inspiration: in the very human experiences of patients, doctors, and even each other. Then, we collaborate on ways to make caring for one’s health more achievable, connecting patients and physicians with the information and tools they need.

We embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.

Job Description

WHAT DOES A SR PROJECT MANAGER DO?

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) plays a pivotal role in leading the internal day-to-day operations and delivery for a set of strategic, creative and medium-to-high complexity tactical projects, from inception to completion, within a brand or multiple brands. The SPM has expert-level project management skills which allow them to lead any type of project or program, with limited supervision, and is considered the primary internal nucleus for their projects.

• Full lifecycle delivery and management of complex, technical, strategic and creative projects

• Develops and actively manages project timelines, estimates, risk registers, communication plans, burn reports and change logs with minimal oversight

• Leads the estimation process and provides project budget and staff plan parameters with minimal supervision

• Leads the project timeline creation process in close partnership with internal and external stakeholders with minimal supervision

• Leads project kickoffs and status meetings

• Creates and/or reviews and distributes meeting recaps; oversees and evolves Project Managers (PM) and Project Coordinators (PC) in their ability to write actionable recaps

• In partnership with AD and GPD, develops financial forecasts for proactive financial management

• In partnership with AD, Finance and Account, facilitates monthly billing, analysis and action

• In partnership with Account Services, AD and GPD, assists with the development of annual and project-based SOWs

• In partnership with ADs and GPD, provides input to program Gantt Charts

• In partnership with Account Services, AD and GPD, assists with change order creation and management

• Actively works with project stakeholders to identify, evaluate, log, communicate and mitigate project-level risks

• Works closely with Project Management Office (PMO) leadership to identify and mitigate program-level risks

• Identifies project staff needs and works with resource managers and PCs to ensure accuracy and updates of resource plans

• Resolves conflicts, including scope, schedule, resources, budget, quality and communication with minimal oversight

• Ensures all project artifacts (FRD, BRD, etc.) are properly stored within enterprise systems (Workfront, TFS, etc.)

• Accountable for application of Intouch delivery processes and PMO standards across their projects

• Actively mentors and supports training efforts for Project Managers and Project Coordinators

• Acts as first touchpoint of escalation for Project Managers and PCs

• Keeps direct manager informed; asks for help when needed; knows w